- Codes, Regulations
- Disaster, Emergencies
- Disposal - Sewage
- Disposal - Waste, Pollution
- Emergency Planning
- Food Protection
- Children with Special Needs
- Lead Hazards
- Healthy Neighborhood Program
- Nursing Division
- Public Water Supply
- Rabies, Pest Control
- Residences, Temp and Other
- The Community LOOW Project
- Tattoo/Body Piercing/Permanent Make-up
- Tobacco Prevention
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program
How can I be Prepared
Having the right supplies on hand is essential and can make life easier during a power outage, flood, storm or other emergency.
You should have an emergency kit containing the following:
- Food & can opener (3-7 day supply)
- Water (3-7 day supply)
- Essential Medications (3-7 day supply)
- Pet Supplies (3-7 day supply)
- First Aid kit
- Battery operated Flashlight, TV or radio (note the station that provide local information)
- Extra batteries
- Paper products & Soaps (toilet paper, paper towels, soap, disinfectant)
- File of Life make clickable link to http://www.niagaracounty.com/Aging/fileoflife.asp or Prescription List for all family members
- Copy of Declaration Page of Insurance Policies (homeowners, renters, auto, life, etc)
- Cash in small bills
- Entertainment (games, playing cards, etc)
- Candles & matches
- Blankets
- Extra clothing & footwear
- Special items for infants, elderly, or special needs.
Make sure everybody in your family knows where you keep your emergency supplies and your first aid kit.
Know the best escape route from each room of your house and where family members will meet in case they can't get home.
See the Links to more information for much more detailed list of emergency items and family disaster plans.
In case of an actual emergency
What is the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and how is it used at POD’s?
